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Josh Packard

Faithful Futures

Sacred Tools for Engaging Younger Generations

Josh Packard

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Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
18 November 2025
Christianity; Christian ministry & pastoral activity; Christian social thought & activity; Age groups: adolescents; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects
Research-based strategies for Christian leaders to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha

In a world where young people are increasingly disconnected from traditional religious institutions and influenced by social media, church leaders face an urgent challenge: how to authentically engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha in meaningful faith conversations. Faithful Futures offers a research-based lifeline with practical tools and strategies designed specifically for connecting with younger generations in today's rapidly changing cultural landscape.

This actionable resource provides church leaders with

● research-based insights - fresh data on Gen Z and Gen Alpha faith patterns, digital behaviors, and cultural values; ● practical ministry strategies - proven methods for building trust and fostering belonging; ● digital-age tools - effective approaches for engaging youth who grew up online and think in micronarratives; ● relationship-building frameworks - how to establish relational authority and create authentic connections with younger generations; and ● ready-to-use resources - exercises, charts, tables, and discussion questions.

Traditional youth ministry approaches are often outdated and ineffective for digital natives who grew up online. Sociologist Josh Packard advocates a revolutionary approach that emphasizes relational authority, cultivates genuine belonging, and understands faith as an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time decision.

Drawing on fresh data, innovative practices, and more than twenty years of sociological experience, this comprehensive guide equips religious leaders to understand and engage younger generations authentically. It translates complex concepts into practical strategies, addressing the unique cultural and digital landscapes of today's youth and offering new ways to resonate with their realities.

Whether you're a senior pastor, youth minister, church staff member, or volunteer leader, this book provides the research-backed tools you need to build meaningful relationships with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
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Imprint:   Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm, 
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9781540969514
ISBN 10:   1540969517
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1. Gen Z and Gen Alpha 2. Faith Is a Conversation 3. A Disaffiliated World 4. Belonging Precedes Believing 5. The COVID Effect 6. Growing Up Online 7. Micronarratives Index

Josh Packard (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is a sociologist and cofounder of Future of Faith, which helps faith leaders expand and sustain relational ministries in today's rapidly evolving cultural landscape. He is the author of several books, including Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done with Church but Not Their Faith and Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America's Newest Generations. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Packard has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, and Religion News Service. He lives in Greeley, Colorado.

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